Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance
1031.1)
1000
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance
Blueberries can be a hard fruit to grow since it has very exact soil requirements that must be met. Many Pulaski County gardeners have tried and failed to grow blueberries successfully, evident from the many phone calls and plant samples received over the years at the Pulaski County Extension Service office. More often than not, no soil test was completed before planting, setting many people up for failure. Small fruits in general (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc) are popular crops
COVID was an opportunity for Extension to find new ways to reach people. Webinars and grab bag kits, although not face-to-face, attracted non-traditional clients to their local Extension offices. Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays, a weekly webinar on horticulture topics, presented by Horticulture Agents and UK Specialists, continued into 2021-22. The Pulaski County Horticulture Agent presented 4 webinars. These webinars are live but are also posted to the YouTube channel. Metrics
